“Retro the Hat” Visits NYC!

Retro-Roadmap-Hat-on-Broadway

Our faithful road scout Peter C took “Retro the Hat” to New York City the other day, and Retro got to see all the sights! Frankly Mod B and RRH are a wee bit envious, it looks like a fun time! Did you know hats ride free on the train? Retro loved seeing the Empire

Prime Burger NYC to Close After 74 Years – Get There Now

New York’s Prime Burger

Get there before it’s too late! After being in business since 1938 PrimeBurger in New York City is closing because the building is being sold. I posted a bit about this on the RetroRoadmap Facebook Page yesterday, but wanted to make sure everyone knew about this, as the Huffington Post is reporting: While the exact

What are Your Retro Roadmap Worthy Weekend Plans? I’m Heading to NYC!

Twiggy Trimfit Youthquake FIT

Do you have any Retro Roadmap worthy plans this weekend? I’m bringing out the Mod in Mod Betty as I attend the closing of the Youthquake Exhibit at FIT and pretend it’s New York City in the swingin’ 60s! I can’t wait! I’ll report on my adventures after I return, dolls!

Eisenberg’s Sandwich Shop – a Vintage New York City Lunch Counter Since 1929

Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop New York NY - Counter - RetroRoadmap.com

In a city so big and so changing as New York City it can be hard to find places that have managed to survive and retain their original charm. Lucky for us Eisenberg’s Sandwich Shop has escaped the “bigger! better! newer! NOW!” syndrome, and has remained a vintage gem in the Flatiron district, just near

Fanelli Cafe NYC – Since 1847 – Long Before SoHo Became SoHo

Fanelli's Cafe NYC

I would be remiss in my sharing of vintage places to visit if I did not hep my Retro Roadmap readers to Fanelli Cafe in New York City. Thanks to RetromanNYC‘s handy tip we were able to dodge into this corner cafe and imbibe a casual drink while enjoying the ambiance that dates back to

NYC’s Empire Diner To Close- booooooo!

Wow, the good news about NYC Retro Roadmap fun comes just in time to salve the stinging blow that The Empire Diner is closing in the middle of May! Thanks to Glenn Wells of the Roadside Fans group for spreading the (sad) news. I’m leaving today…. Empire Diner to close soon Published: Thursday, April 8,

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